Our ocean's 'natural antacids' may act faster than we thought

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Feb 2, 2026, 4:10 pm121 ptsTrending
Earth's ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to temper the impact of climate change but increasing ocean acidity. However, calcium carbonate minerals found in the seabed act as a natural antacid: Higher acidity causes calcium carbonate to dissolve and generate carbonate molecules that can…

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